Pat Herrmann
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pat Herrmann
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, 1993-1997
WORK & MILITARY
Roto-Pat, Inc., President, 2000-2026
HDP,LLC Builder 21 Homes, Partner, 2020-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Coastal Carolina University Alumni Board 9.5 years, Vice President, Alumni Board Scholarship Committee Member Various other roles held over 9.5 years of dedicated service to the Coastal Carolina University Alumni Board, Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation from Horry County Police Department
Coastal Carolina University, Nominated for Coastal Carolina University Alumnus of the Year in recognition of outstanding contributions and leadership within the alumni community., 2010-2026
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission License, Specialty Builder, 2010-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Executive Committeeman HGOP, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate South Carolina, 2025-2026
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Nikki Haley (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Herrmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
I firmly believe that the right to life is the most fundamental of all constitutional freedoms, as without it no other rights can be exercised. As a practitioner who values action over rhetoric, I support clear, enforceable laws that protect our most vulnerable citizens from conception until natural death. South Carolina must exercise its state autonomy to uphold the sanctity of life and fulfill our personal responsibility to future generations without the federal delay.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Human embryos, regardless of how they are created, represent the earliest stage of human life and should be treated with dignity and respect.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion should not be permitted, as it involves the intentional termination of innocent human life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund abortion providers, including organizations like Planned Parenthood. From a conservative Republican standpoint, it is fundamentally wrong to compel citizens to subsidize practices that involve the termination of human life, especially when many Americans hold deep moral and religious objections to abortion.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
In the context of abortion policy, enforcing laws that restrict the interstate distribution of abortion-inducing drugs is consistent with a pro-life position that seeks to protect unborn life.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are foundational to a strong and productive economic system.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
Fairness in taxation should be based on a system that is broad, predictable, and encourages growth, not one that continually increases the burden on those who are already paying the majority of income taxes.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The federal government has grown far beyond its core responsibilities, leading to chronic deficits and a mounting debt that threatens long-term economic stability.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Abolishing the IRS and implementing a flat tax will eliminate costly compliance burdens, simplify the system, and reduce billions in wasted economic productivity while restoring transparency for taxpayers. Aggressively targeting fraud, waste, and abuse across all federal programs will ensure taxpayer dollars are not lost to mismanagement, improper payments, or corruption. Cutting bureaucratic red tape will streamline government operations and reduce administrative overhead.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The First Amendment protects both freedom of speech and the free exercise of religion, and those protections include the right to decline participation in activities that directly conflict with deeply held convictions.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should not promote or impose religious doctrine, but it also should not interfere with the ability of individuals, churches, or faith-based organizations to practice their beliefs freely in public and private life.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
The healthcare system works best when it preserves choice, competition, and innovation. A public option or government-supported programs like Medicare and Medicaid can provide a safety net for those who need assistance, while private insurance ensures individuals and families can choose plans that best fit their needs and preferences.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
As a practitioner who leads with action over rhetoric, I see this proposal as another layer of excessive bureaucratic red tape that creates federal delay rather than actual solutions. We must protect constitutional freedoms and personal responsibility by keeping the government out of our private medical records.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.We are on the verge of economic collapse. We must reduce cost and ensure the use of the petrodollar. I understand that there will be times where we will need to intervene when our freedom is threatened.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, we share strategic interests and should maintain a cooperative relationship that strengthens security, stability, and mutual defense priorities. Foreign Entity Registration: I believe Israel should register as a foreign entity to ensure transparency and accountability, aligning with efforts to end corruption and reduce federal delay. Fiscal Responsibility and Funding: While cooperation is important, I support reducing federal funding during times of certainty and prioritizing USA NEEDS.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration to the U.S. should be legal, orderly, and merit-based, prioritizing national security and economic contribution. Entry should be through proper legal channels with background checks. Skilled workers, legal family reunification, and vetted students should be prioritized. Asylum should be available for credible cases, but enforced carefully. Illegal entry should not be rewarded outside the law. We must first restore control of the immigration system by enforcing existing laws.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Marriage is a deeply significant social, religious, and legal institution traditionally defined as the union of one man and one woman in many faith and cultural traditions. Many people believe states should respect and protect that traditional definition while also operating within current constitutional and legal frameworks governing civil marriage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church and remained deeply involved through high school, including teaching catechism and serving as president of our youth group. I was also active in the EYC youth group in the Episcopal Church. Today, I attend MBCC in Myrtle Beach every Sunday and continue to value faith, service, and community in my daily life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
From a reliability standpoint, nuclear power stands out because it provides continuous, “baseload” electricity regardless of weather conditions, unlike wind or solar, which are intermittent. small modular reactors (SMRs)
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Very Conservative : Strong support for limited government, traditional social values, strict immigration enforcement, strong national defense, free-market economics, and robust protection of religious liberty and Second Amendment rights.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms, and from a strong conservative Republican perspective, that right should not be undermined by additional restrictions that effectively erode lawful ownership.At the same time, even those who strongly defend gun rights generally recognize the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted violent felons and ensuring that existing laws are properly enforced.
